Call us, write us on WhatsApp or request your quote online — we'll reply in less than 10 minutes during business hours. For areas of very intensive use (entrances, hallways, continuously trafficked stairs), we recommend not using floating laminate flooring because its concentrated intensive use deteriorates the top layer faster than in residential areas. For these areas, porcelain stoneware or natural stone lasts much longer. The most critical step is subfloor preparation. Floating laminate flooring requires a subfloor with a maximum deviation of 3 mm over a 2-meter straightedge. If the subfloor has greater deviations, it must be leveled with self-levelling mortar before starting. Without this levelling, the tongue-and-groove joints progressively separate, and visible gaps appear between boards after a few months of use.

A much-demanded improvement today is combining a motorised blind with a retractable mosquito net integrated into the same box. This allows both the blind and the mosquito net to operate independently, both hidden when not in use. It is the standard solution in modern new builds. For renovations of existing homes, it requires replacing the entire box with a new, deeper one that accommodates both systems. Motorisation requires electrical power to the top box. If the wall of the box already has an electrical cable nearby (typically from the adjacent room's socket), installation is direct. If not, a cable must be run through an external conduit or a hidden channel. The complete motorisation operation takes 2-3 hours per blind when power is nearby. For all blinds in an entire house, we can do it in 1-2 days. Changing the tape itself is a 30-45 minute operation per blind when the box is accessible. The real complexity lies in locating the internal break, opening the box without damaging it, removing the axle, taking out the old tape, passing the new one through the slats and the winder. Reassembling the entire unit without misaligning the slats. For someone who has never done it, a blind can take three hours and end up worse than before. For technicians who do it daily, it's a 30-minute job with a clean result.

If the blind slats are cracked, discoloured, and brittle (typical for blinds over 25-30 years old exposed to direct sunlight outdoors), repairing them piece by piece ceases to be economically viable. Replacing the entire blind with a modern model costs between two and three times more than just changing the tape. In return, it gives you another 25-30 years of trouble-free use. Modern slats are injected and filled with polyurethane, much better insulators than the old hollow ones, thus improving thermal insulation. And you can request integrated motorisation from the factory. 30 days on the repair. Somfy motors with official manufacturer's 5-year warranty. Changing door handles is the most aesthetically cost-effective upgrade. A new, medium-quality handle (chrome-plated or lacquered steel) changes the perception of the door and lasts 20-30 years without issues. For bathrooms and bedrooms, handles with a simple internal lock. For exterior doors leading to a patio or terrace, we recommend a quality cylinder lock if there is a risk of intrusion.

The price for furniture restoration in El Masnou typically ranges between €95 and €1240. The final figure depends on the condition of the property, the materials, and the time required for the work. We always provide a fixed quote before starting. Solid wood parquet is the traditional option. Each board is 100% solid natural wood, typically oak, ash, or walnut. Much more expensive to buy and install, but it gives a unique character to the room because each board has a distinct natural grain. Its great advantage is indefinite durability. If it wears out or gets damaged, it can be sanded and varnished again multiple times throughout its life. This is what was installed in old high-end flats and what we recommend for premium home renovations where the budget allows. The choice between different types of wood or wood-effect flooring depends on three main factors: budget, intended use, and desired aesthetics. AC4 laminate floating flooring, which is what we sell most today, combines a very good quality-price ratio with resistance to intensive use. It consists of a top melamine layer with a realistic wood effect (high resistance to abrasion), a high-density fibreboard core, and a balancing bottom layer. The top layer has an AC4 classification (suitable for intensive domestic use or moderate commercial use) and withstands 25,000 abrasive cycles without visible wear. For standard domestic use, it lasts 15-25 years with a good appearance. Its drawback is that although visually very realistic, it is not natural wood and cannot be sanded and re-varnished if it gets damaged at any point.